We are pleased to announce Christ the Worker will be celebrating 60 years in Langley on Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11.00 am.
This will be a joint parish service with the Archdeacon of Buckingham Guy Elsmore.
We look forward to welcoming you, family and friends for this special service as we celebrate six decades of shared faith and fellowship in Parlaunt Road and Langley Marish.
Join us for a Ascension Day Service at St Francis on Thursday 29 May 2025
Everyone welcome!
A busy weekend in the parish!
A fish and chips Quiz Night and the Parish BBQ
On Saturday 15 March 2025 the Parish was invited to visit St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Here are a few of our highlights.
The Dean and Canons of Windsor are patrons or, as there are many parishes which have amalgamated with others nearby, joint patrons of 51 parishes or benefices around England stretching from Tintagel in Cornwall to Uttoxeter in Staffordshire. As patrons, the Dean and Canons have responsibility for appointing new incumbents; though today this is mostly done working with the diocese and parish rather than, as was the case in past times, in isolation. The patronage of individual parishes came to the Dean & Canons of Windsor either by way of a gift or bequest from as long ago as the fourteenth century to some from more recent years.
Langley Marish became a benefice in 1348 (677 years ago)!
A huge thank you to the Chapter of St George’s Chapel, The Chapter Clerk and the fantastic Guild of Stewards who provided us with a very illuminating, engaging and informative tour. The trip ended with Choral Evensong which is always a special highlight.
More information available
We are pleased to announce the next Choral Evensong will take place this Sunday 16 March 2025, 6.30 pm at St Mary.
Everyone welcome!
This Saturday at St Mary’s Centre
We are pleased to announce the next Choral Evensong with our visiting preacher Rev Sue Lepp will be on Sunday 2 February 2025, 6.30 pm at St Mary.
A warm welcome to everyone and we look forward to seeing you throughout our Advent and Christmas Services!
Christmas Fayre at St Mary’s Langley on 23 November 2024 from 2.00 to 3.30 pm.
Lots of fun stalls, prizes, refreshments, Bell Tower Tours and the Kedermister Library will be open plus a visit from Father Christmas!
We look forward to seeing you, family and friends!
Thank you to Oakwood Estates for helping us publicise the event.
There are changes to some Church Service times on Sunday 10 November 2024, Remembrance Sunday.
8.00 am Holy Communion St Mary
9.30 am Holy Communion St Mary
9.30 am Services at St Francis and Christ the Worker
All three churches will process from Christ the Worker from 10.45 am to join members of the public and community representatives from uniform and non-uniform organisations. The service will begin soon after the parade arrives.
As wreaths are laid there will be a reading of names from the memorial.
St Francis Toy Sale Saturday 26 October 2024 at 2.00 pm
Parish BBQ 19 May 2024 St Mary’s Centre
Ascension Day Services 2024
Mothering Sunday 10 March 2024
This Sunday we will be celebrating Mothering Sunday.
Also known as Refreshment Sunday (when we take a break from our Lenten fasting), Laetare Sunday when some churches will use Rose as the liturgical colour, day of relaxation from normal Lenten rigours, a day of hope with Easter at last within sight.
The Journey to the Mother Church;
In the 16th century, Mothering Sunday was less about mothers and more about church. Back then, people would make a journey to their ‘mother’ church once a year. This might have been their home church, their nearest cathedral or a major parish church in a bigger town. The service which took place at the ‘mother’ church symbolised the coming together of families. This would have represented a significant journey for many.
We remember and prayer for mothers everywhere and particularly in areas of conflict, violence and poverty.
St Mary Churchyard Update
During storms in the past couple of years several of the trees in the churchyard have had branches breaking off causing damage to property. So in January the parish commissioned a detailed Tree Hazard Assessment Survey and Condition Report covering all the trees in the churchyard.
As a result of this survey Slough Borough Council’s contractor is working to ensure the continuing health of our trees and the safety of all users of the churchyard and our neighbours. In some cases this means felling trees which are no longer viable and pruning others to make them safe.
When contractors are on site, please take care and follow contractor health and safety guidance while visiting the churchyard. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The Kedermister Library is open to visitors on the first Sunday of each month from May to October 2024 between 2.30 – 4.30 pm; Sunday 5th May, Sunday 2nd June, Sunday 7th July, Sunday 4th August, Sunday 1st September, Sunday 6th October 2024.
Our Honorary Librarian, Jane Sculpher janesculpher@hotmail.co.uk can be contacted with general enquiries or to discuss visits to the Library in addition to the published dates.
A warm welcome to everyone and we look forward to seeing you throughout our Advent and Christmas Services!
St Mary Social Committee would like to thank everyone who came, supported, and contributed on the day and/or who provided donations! Also, to those behind the scenes before and after the event!
Everyone is welcome to join us at our annual Christmas Fayre at St Mary’s Langley on 25 November 2023 from 2.00 to 3.30 pm.
Lots of fun stalls, prizes, refreshments, Bell Tower Tours and the Kedermister Library will be open plus a visit from Father Christmas!
We look forward to seeing you, family and friends!
Thank you to Oakwood Estates, Langley for helping us advertise the event!
Keeping in Touch: Please keep watching the Parish website and Facebook page for resources and current events. The Latest issue of Around Langley is available in churches , and may be accessed online Around Langley Magazine Spare copies Around Langley the magazine may be obtained from Anna Thomas-Betts 01753 822013.
Bell-ringers needed! Bells have been rung in St Mary the Virgin since 1552 (and probably earlier!), it is a wonderful tradition which is sadly dying out and it may happen here. If you would like to learn how to ring church bells contact Fr Chris by mobile — 07910 077885 or Mark Instone, email: Markinstone202@btinternet.com
A thank you message from HRH King Charles III (02 November 2022)
